New Proofs Expand the Limits of What Cannot Be Known
In other words, Hilbert’s 10th problem is undecidable. Mathematicians hoped to follow the same approach to prove the extended, rings-of-integers version of the problem—but they hit a snag. Gumming Up the Works The useful correspondence between Turing machines and Diophantine…
Manus probably isn’t China’s second ‘DeepSeek moment’
Manus, an “agentic” AI platform that launched in preview last week, is generating more hype than a Taylor Swift concert. The head of product at Hugging Face called Manus “the most impressive AI tool I’ve ever tried.” AI policy researcher…
SXSW 2025: How ‘Territory’ is revolutionizing VR accessibility with aesthetic access
At SXSW 2025, the panel “Aesthetic Access for VR: Centering Disabled Artistry” showcased Territory, a groundbreaking virtual reality experience that proved that accessibility isn’t just an add-on — it’s an art form. Created by Kinetic Light and Double Eye Studios,…
GHD’s Chronos Max Review: High Tech, Not High Heat
A too-high heat, like 450 degrees, can damage the hair strand’s internal structure; the lowest setting damages the hair’s cuticle layer without creating a long-lasting style. GHD has found the perfect compromise. “Think of 365 as the sweet spot, the…
Colossal CEO Ben Lamm says humanity has a ‘moral obligation’ to pursue de-extinction tech
The CEO of Colossal, a startup that aims to use genetic editing techniques to bring back extinct species, including the wooly mammoth, assured audiences at SXSW that the company has no plans to create a real-life Jurassic Park — lest…
How to translate a message in Instagram DMs
If you’ve ever gotten a direct message on Instagram in a language you don’t speak very well, it can be annoying to have to copy the text, open a browser, head to translate.google.com and translate the message, all to just…
The TCL QM6K Trades Picture Punch for Refined Performance
You will, of course, have to sign a bit of your life away as far as personal data, so pay close attention before accepting terms. You may also want to mute the TV’s onboard microphone and just use the new…
Tammy Nam joins AI-powered ad startup Creatopy as CEO
Creatopy, a startup that uses AI to automate the creation of digital ads, has brought on a new CEO: Tammy Nam. Nam was previously COO and CMO at photo-editing startup PicsArt, and before that the CEO of video streamer Viki….
NanoPhone, a miniaturized smartphone | Mashable
TL;DR: The NanoPhone does everything a normal smartphone can do in a fraction of the size, and it’s on sale for $99.97 (reg. $199). Big phones are good for a lot of things, but portability isn’t one of them. If…
14 Best Tote Bags of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED
Honorable Mentions Photograph: Cozy Earth Cozy Earth Waxed Canvas Tote for $115: If you’re into low-key, functional fashion with a hint of “quiet luxury,” this 12-ounce waxed canvas tote delivers just that. Aesthetically, think Yeezy brand circa 2017 (minus the…
